How old is Frank X Walker?

Frank X Walker is 65 years old (born June 11, 1961).

When is Frank X Walker's birthday?

Frank X Walker was born on June 11, 1961.

Where was Frank X Walker born?

Frank X Walker was born in Danville.

What is Frank X Walker's zodiac sign?

Frank X Walker's zodiac sign is Gemini.

What is Frank X Walker's nationality?

Frank X Walker is a citizen of United States.

What does Frank X Walker do?

Frank X Walker is known as poet, university teacher.

Frank X Walker

African-American poet (born 1961)

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Biography

Frank X Walker Jr. (born June 11, 1961) is an African American poet from Danville, Kentucky. Walker coined the word "Affrilachia", signifying the importance of the African American presence in Appalachia: the "new word ... spoke to the union of Appalachian identity and the region's African-American culture and history". He is a professor in the English department at the University of Kentucky and was the Poet Laureate of Kentucky from 2013 to 2015.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

poet laureate

Employers / organisations

University of Minnesota
University of Kentucky

Genres

poetry

Awards & honours (1)

Lillian Smith Book Award

Quick answers about Frank X Walker

How old is Frank X Walker?: Frank X Walker is 65 years old (born June 11, 1961).
When is Frank X Walker's birthday?: Frank X Walker was born on June 11, 1961.
Where was Frank X Walker born?: Frank X Walker was born in Danville.
What is Frank X Walker's zodiac sign?: Frank X Walker's zodiac sign is Gemini.
What is Frank X Walker's nationality?: Frank X Walker is a citizen of United States.
What does Frank X Walker do?: Frank X Walker is known as poet, university teacher.

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